MON PM Update: Walker, Johnson to join Trump in Kenosha; details on proposed Medicaid changes

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson will join President Trump tomorrow during his stop in Kenosha, though House Speaker Paul Ryan will miss the event as he’s heading to Europe. Trump will speak tomorrow afternoon at the Kenosha-based tool manufacturer Snap-on, which said in a statement the visit is “an encouraging develo… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Madison Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom: 102 years old and speaking with one voice for Earth Day

Contact: Marybeth Gardam 863-651-4888 mbgardam@gmail.com or 1WILPFcalls@gmail.com For the first time in anyone’s memory Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom – US Section branches will be standing together on one day, with one message, in 23 cities. More than half of the 40 branches in the US will take the unusual step of coordinating their message to point the public to the often ignored truth: that climate change and environmental degradation are inextricably linked with human rights abuses, economic injustice and militarism that produces endless wars. WILPF will participate in and organize Earth Day events across America will include

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EnsoData cleared by FDA for sleep software

EnsoData, a Madison-based health technology company, has been cleared by the FDA for its EnsoSleep software. Chris Fernandez, the company’s CEO and co-founder, says gaining that clearance “involved a ton of nonclinical and clinical testing of software,” since the company was founded in 2015. “We really started it after closing our $550,000 seed funding round last April,” Fernandez said, adding it took about 4 months to write all 800-or-so pages of the proposal document. EnsoSleep, the company’s first product, is a software system that plays a role in sleep studies. It takes data from sensors and devices that measure breath,

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Ideadvance Seed Fund program newly open to most UW alumni

The UW System’s Ideadvance Seed Fund program is newly open to most UW System alumni, allowing more people to seek funding for their innovative business ideas. Beginning with the upcoming April 28 deadline, the program will now accept applications from graduates of any UW System campus — except for UW-Madison. The program has been providing early-stage grant funding and business mentoring to part-… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Ryan leads delegation in first quarter fundraising, followed by Duffy, Kind and Gallagher

House Speaker Paul Ryan led the state’s House members in fundraising during the first quarter of the year, though U.S. Reps. Sean Duffy, Ron Kind and Mike Gallagher each raised more than $300,000. Ryan, R-Janesville, brought in more than $2.9 million and spent about $2.6 million, ending the quarter with nearly $9.4 million in cash on hand. Below is a summary of Wisconsin House members’ latest campaign finance reports, which cover activity from Jan. 1 through March 31: U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wausau *Raised: $505,990 *Spent: $120,359 *Cash on hand: $1,360,460 U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse *Raised: $321,056 *Spent:

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New online network emphasizes diversity, supports STEM

UW-Madison has launched a new online resource for students, faculty and staff in STEM fields. The STEM Diversity Network was created by associate professor of genetics Ahna Skop and UW-Madison interns Olushola Kemi Olukoga of Cottage Grove, Minn., and Kaitlin Morse of Mount Horeb. “The goal is to create a campus community around STEM and compile campus resources available to underrepresented students, faculty and staff in a one-stop shop place,” Skop said. The network was created to promote “recruitment, retention and success” of university members in STEM. It features a list of mentors who can provide professional development assistance to

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Milwaukee Public Schools: State honors 16 MPS schools

Contact: Andy Nelson (414) 475-8675 nelsonai@milwaukee.k12.wi.us MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction just announced 16 Milwaukee Public Schools as Title I School of Recognition honorees for the 2016-17 academic year, an honor that recognizes success in educating students from low-income families. Fifteen MPS schools are being recognized by the state for “Beating-the-Odds” — low-income schools that have higher-than-average reading and mathematics scores when compared to similar schools around Wisconsin. In addition, Whittier Elementary School is receiving the prestigious distinction as both a “High-Achieving” and a “High-Progress” school. The 15 “Beating-the-Odds” schools include one school that has earned the

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Republican Party of Wisconsin: Senator Baldwin’s hypocritical farm tour

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— Senator Tammy Baldwin’s rampant hypocrisy was on display last week as she toured the state giving lip service to farmers after years of support for crippling regulations on Wisconsin agriculture. “Senator Baldwin would rather protect the Washington status quo than Wisconsin farmers and jobs. Now that her re-election hopes are in peril, she’s talking a big game on Wisconsin agriculture after supporting years of job-killing Washington mandates imposed on farmers and small businesses.” In the past, Senator Baldwin sided with Democrats in opposing Republican attempts to repeal President Obama’s Waters of the United

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Milwaukee Alderwoman Coggs: Launches 9th Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest

Contact: (414) 286-8640 Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is challenging recent Milwaukee high school graduates to dissect the concept of “freedom” for the 9th Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest. The scholarship is open to current and recent high school graduates from Milwaukee who are college-bound. The topic for the essay is “freedom,” and it provides graduates with an opportunity to parse out how they define the subject and what it means to them. They are encouraged to share their ideas to end prejudice, oppression, discrimination, sexism and violence, on a global scale. The suggested length of an applicant’s essay is 1,000

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Rep. Novak: To host listening sessions in Dodgeville and Monroe

DATE: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 2:00-3:30PM – Dodgeville City Hall; 100 E Fountain St. Dodgeville, WI 53533 5:30-7:00PM – Monroe Public Library; 925 16th Ave. Monroe, WI 53566 Representative Todd Novak (Dodgeville) will be hosting State Budget Listening Sessions on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Dodgeville and Monroe. “As the state budget is being reviewed by the legislature, I am seeking input from residents of the 51st Assembly District,” said Novak. “I’m really hoping for strong attendance.” The format for the listening sessions is designed so that every attendee has equal time to share their ideas and thoughts in a

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Rep. Weatherston and Sen. Van Wanggaard: Announce joint town halls

Contact: Rep. Weatherston- (608) 266-0731 Sen. Wanggaard- (608) 266-1832 (Madison) State Representative Thomas Weatherston (R-Caledonia) and State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) announce two Town Hall sessions. Both Town Halls will take place on April 27, 2017.  The first will be held from 3:30-4:30pm in the Norway Town Hall located at 6419 Heg Park Road in Wind Lake. The second will be from 5:30-6:30pm at the East Side Community Center located at 6156 Douglas Avenue in Caledonia. “I am proud to join Senator Wanggaard to hear the concerns of our constituents” says Rep. Weatherston. These Town Hall sessions are held during

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Shawano County Emergency Management: Wisconsin’s Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week April 17-21, 2017

Contact: Natalie Easterday (715) 526-6774 4-17-17: Schools, businesses, families, and individuals are encouraged to review and test their emergency plans during Wisconsin’s Severe Weather Awareness Week through the following activities. STATE WIDE TORNADO DRILL On Thursday, April 20, 2017, Wisconsin will host two statewide tornado drills. At 1:00pm, the first drill will commence with the National Weather Service issuing a statewide mock tornado watch and at 1:45pm a statewide mock tornado warning will be issued. The second drill will be at 6:45pm with the National Weather Service issuing a statewide mock tornado warning. Many radio and TV stations will participate

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Brancel applauds processors adding dairy farmers

Contact: Bill Cosh (608) 224-5020 william2.cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Ben Brancel issued this statement today following the news that Mullins Cheese has added some of the displaced dairy farmers to its plant: “Thank you to Mullins Cheese and several other milk handlers that have taken on impacted farmers. I commend you for stepping up and doing your part to help Wisconsin’s dairy farm family. Taking on even one farm helps. “I strongly encourage other dairy processors to consider how they can be part of the solution. Dozens of Wisconsin farm families

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U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin: Defendant pleads guilty to making a false statement on tax return

Contact: (414) 297-1700 Gregory J. Haanstad, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on Friday, April 14, 2017, Gerald W. Neigelsen (age: 73) of East Troy, Wisconsin pleaded guilty to a one-count information charging him with making a false statement on Internal Revenue Service Form 1040. As part of the plea agreement, Niegelsen agreed to pay restitution of $457,269 in back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He faces up to three years’ imprisonment, a $100,000 fine, one year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Niegelsen’s sentencing is scheduled for July 6,

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Gov. Walker: Signs legislation allowing Wisconsinites to use Cannabidoil oil to treat medical conditions

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Burlington – Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 10 into law today in Burlington. This bill builds upon 2013 Wisconsin Act 267, otherwise known as Lydia’s Law, which allowed doctors and pharmacists to dispense Cannabidiol (CBD) oil and make CBD available in Wisconsin. “Three years ago, we signed Lydia’s Law into effect, which cleared the way for a new treatment for people who suffer from seizure disorders,” Governor Walker said. “Today, we’re making it easier for people in our state to obtain CBD oil without a psychoactive effect to treat a medical condition as advised

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EnsoData cleared by FDA for sleep software

EnsoData, a Madison-based health technology company, has been cleared by the FDA for its EnsoSleep software. Chris Fernandez, the company’s CEO and co-founder, says gaining that clearance “involved a ton of nonclinical and clinical testing of software,” since the company was founded in 2015. “We really started it after closing

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Ideadvance Seed Fund program newly open to most UW alumni

The UW System’s Ideadvance Seed Fund program is newly open to most UW System alumni, allowing more people to seek funding for their innovative business ideas. Beginning with the upcoming April 28 deadline, the program will now accept applications from graduates of any UW System campus — except for UW-Madison.

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New online network emphasizes diversity, supports STEM

UW-Madison has launched a new online resource for students, faculty and staff in STEM fields. The STEM Diversity Network was created by associate professor of genetics Ahna Skop and UW-Madison interns Olushola Kemi Olukoga of Cottage Grove, Minn., and Kaitlin Morse of Mount Horeb. “The goal is to create a

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Milwaukee Public Schools: State honors 16 MPS schools

Contact: Andy Nelson (414) 475-8675 nelsonai@milwaukee.k12.wi.us MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction just announced 16 Milwaukee Public Schools as Title I School of Recognition honorees for the 2016-17 academic year, an honor that recognizes success in educating students from low-income families. Fifteen MPS schools are being recognized by

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Republican Party of Wisconsin: Senator Baldwin’s hypocritical farm tour

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— Senator Tammy Baldwin’s rampant hypocrisy was on display last week as she toured the state giving lip service to farmers after years of support for crippling regulations on Wisconsin agriculture. “Senator Baldwin would rather protect the Washington status quo than Wisconsin farmers and

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Rep. Novak: To host listening sessions in Dodgeville and Monroe

DATE: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 2:00-3:30PM – Dodgeville City Hall; 100 E Fountain St. Dodgeville, WI 53533 5:30-7:00PM – Monroe Public Library; 925 16th Ave. Monroe, WI 53566 Representative Todd Novak (Dodgeville) will be hosting State Budget Listening Sessions on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Dodgeville and Monroe. “As the

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Rep. Weatherston and Sen. Van Wanggaard: Announce joint town halls

Contact: Rep. Weatherston- (608) 266-0731 Sen. Wanggaard- (608) 266-1832 (Madison) State Representative Thomas Weatherston (R-Caledonia) and State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) announce two Town Hall sessions. Both Town Halls will take place on April 27, 2017.  The first will be held from 3:30-4:30pm in the Norway Town Hall located at

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Shawano County Emergency Management: Wisconsin’s Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week April 17-21, 2017

Contact: Natalie Easterday (715) 526-6774 4-17-17: Schools, businesses, families, and individuals are encouraged to review and test their emergency plans during Wisconsin’s Severe Weather Awareness Week through the following activities. STATE WIDE TORNADO DRILL On Thursday, April 20, 2017, Wisconsin will host two statewide tornado drills. At 1:00pm, the first

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